County Lines is when criminal gangs use young people to transport and sell drugs across different areas, often from cities to smaller towns or rural areas. These gangs use phone lines (known as ‘county lines’) to arrange drug deals. They often exploit young people, trapping them into dangerous situations through manipulation, threats, and violence.

Many young people are groomed into County Lines activity without realizing what’s happening. They might be offered money, gifts, or protection, but over time, they can become trapped in a cycle of crime and exploitation.